LPRP, Belarusian Communist Party Meet to Strengthen Cooperation

On September 22, LPRP General Secretary Thongloun Sisoulith received Sergei Syrankov and his delegation at the LPRP Central Committee Office in Vientiane. General Secretary Thongloun welcomed the delegation on its first visit to Laos and expressed appreciation for the developing relations and cooperation between the LPRP and the Communist Party of Belarus. He also congratulated the Belarusian party on its achievements. Sergei Syrankov expressed appreciation for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to the delegation. He spoke positively of Laos’s national development efforts and briefed the Lao side on the activities of the Communist Party of Belarus. The two sides also held bilateral talks led by Sergei Syrankov and General Vilay Lakhamphong, Politburo Member of the LPRP Central Committee and Permanent Member of the Secretariat of the LPRP Central Committee. The meeting reviewed cooperation between the two parties, exchanged information on developments in their respective countries and party activities, and discussed international issues of mutual interest. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening party-to-party relations and mutual support in regional and international forums. They also discussed measures to deepen cooperation and ensure practical implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation signed by the two parties in May 2026. The memorandum covers cooperation in areas including economic and trade relations, investment, tourism and people-to-people contacts. During their visit, the Belarusian delegation is also scheduled to visit historical and cultural sites in Vientiane Capital and Luang Prabang Province. The visit provides an opportunity for the two parties to exchange experiences and identify practical areas for further cooperation in accordance with their bilateral cooperation framework.